Modulator Bias Control Board, 5 Mode

The M-CB is a compact bias control board designed to maintain the linear operating point of optical intensity modulators. Featuring a compact miniature design for OEM integration, the M-CB allows for a stable Q+, Q-, Min, Max, and Manual operation over long periods of time. With a single 5 VDC power and RS485 multi-addressing control and monitor interface, the M-CB unit is the ideal choice for industrial and OEM applications when paired with any of Newport’s optical modulators.

Compatible with Fiber Modulators

MKS offers two compatible products to the fiber-optic modulators. The F-AMP-SM is a general purpose EDFA (erbium doped fiber amplifier) pre-amplifier module and can be used together with the fiber-optic amplifiers to compensate the insertion loss. The M-CB bias control board is specifically designed to maintain the linear operating point of the fiber-optic intensity modulators.

F-AMP-SM EDFA Pre-amplifier

The F-AMP-SM is a high-gain pre-amplifier module in a multiple source agreement footprint housing. It is an easy-to-use and cost-efficient solution for photonic subsystems, OEM integration, and fiber optic system integration. Using a high gain design, this pre-amp module provides over 30 dB gain with a 4.5 dB noise figure, good for input power level as low as -40 dBm. Software control via an a standard TTL RS-232 interface is available for status monitoring and pump current adjustments. It also features pump laser protection and alarms to ensure the reliability and safety of the device. The F-AMP-SM only requires a single +5 Volt DC power supply for operation.

Specifications

Technical Specs

Type
Modulator Bias Control Board
Operating Frequency
1 kHz Dithering
Maximum Optical Power
-20 to -10 dBm Feedback
Dimensions
85 mm x 27.5 mm x 17 mm
Power Requirements
+5 VDC

Operating Temperature
-10 to +60 °C
Storage Temperature
-60 to +90 °C

Type
Modulator Bias Control Board
Operating Frequency
1 kHz Dithering
Maximum Optical Power
-20 to -10 dBm Feedback
Dimensions
85 mm x 27.5 mm x 17 mm
Power Requirements
+5 VDC

Operating Temperature
-10 to +60 °C
Storage Temperature
-60 to +90 °C

Resources & Downloads

Literature

DS-062303 M-CB Datasheet(2 MB, PDF)

Manuals

M-CB User Manual Rev 1.0(867.9 kB, PDF)

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